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Brown Completes 3rd Year at Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Dana Brown, Director of Member Experience, of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber has recently completed her third year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at The University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education in Athens, GA.
Georgia football landed 8 different commits in June. See who they are and what they might to bring to Athens in 2025
ATHENS, Ga. — UGA football has been heating up on the recruiting trail. In the month of June, eight different players announced their commitments to play for Georgia football. The Bulldogs brought in two different five-stars, including Warner Robins edge rusher Isaiah Gibson. Here’s a list of all seven...
As the gap between Georgia and Florida Football has grown, the game still matters
One date that sticks out on the calendar for the Florida Gators this upcoming 2024 season is November 2nd. That's when the Gators will face their arch-rivals, the Georgia Bulldogs, in what promises to be another intense chapter in one of college football's most storied rivalries. The annual Florida-Georgia game,...
4-star safety Jaylan Morgan commits to Georgia
The Georgia Bulldogs added another commitment from four-star safety recruit Jaylan Morgan. Morgan, who is a member of the class of 2025, is Georgia’s second commitment from a defensive back recruit in the past two days. Morgan joins former South Carolina commit Shamari Earls in committing to the Bulldogs. Jaylan Morgan committed to Georgia over Mississippi State, Tennessee, Florida and Ole Miss. Morgan plays high school football for Rockvale High School in Rockvale, Tennessee. The 6-foot, 180-pound safety is the sixth-ranked recruit in Tennessee. The Rockvale standout is the No. 269 player in the country and the No. 23 safety, per 247Sports. Morgan recently visited Georgia, Florida, Ole Miss and Mississippi State before announcing his commitment. Congratulations to Jaylan Morgan on announcing his commitment to Georgia! Senior defensive back @JMorgan2025 commits to @GeorgiaFootball today! Congratulations Jaylan! We’re all proud of you! #GoDawgs#RocketsUp🚀 #ALLIN #FAMILY pic.twitter.com/5slu5U72Ki — Rockvale Rockets Football (@Rockvale_FB) July 8, 2024 Head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia football currently have the third-ranked recruiting class in the nation. The Bulldogs have 19 commitments in the class of 2025 and have added three commitments over the past couple of days.
ACC Gov Seeks Input on Mall Area projects: infrastructure, economic development, housing, and more
Spanning almost 200 acres and creating hundreds of affordable housing units, the Mall Area Tax Allocation District is a major redevelopment project in Athens. Now, local officials want residents to suggest what public benefits they would like to see built in the area. As the redevelopment of the Mall Area...
Forecasters: Thunderstorms possible for rest of the week in Athens area; counties under advisory
From Tuesday through Sunday, residents should prepare for a mix of extreme heat and scattered thunderstorms. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible in portions of the area each day, according to data from the National Weather Service. Coverage of storms will generally be maximized during the afternoon and evening hours...
Five-star OT names Georgia to his top four, announces commitment date
The Georgia Bulldogs have officially made the final four for the nation’s top offensive tackle recruit. David Sanders Jr. announced late Sunday night via X that the Bulldogs were one of the top four schools remaining in his recruitment, alongside Ohio State, Tennessee, and Nebraska. Sanders also announced that he will make his commitment on August 17th. Sanders is listed at 6-foot-6, 190 pounds, and is the second highest rated overall recruit in the nation according to 247Sports. He currently plays at Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he was named Gatorade Player of the Year in 2023. His...
UGA’s 2024 SEC Network takeover set for Thursday
For the tenth consecutive year, the Georgia Bulldogs will take over the SEC Network with 24 hours of programming. UGA’s takeover day is set for Thursday, July 11, 2024. Below is the full SEC Network Takeover schedule for the Georgia Bulldogs this season (all times Eastern):. 12am – Softball:...
ACCPD investigates fatal car crash
The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that took place on Sunday, July 7 around 2:53 a.m. Responding officers found a Chevrolet pickup truck engulfed in flames after a single-vehicle crash at Herman Street and Vine Street. Due to the circumstances, the identity of the driver and vehicle is yet to be confirmed.
Kirby Smart sends Shane Beamer back to the kids' table with latest recruiting update
It is a border war of sorts down in SEC country, but there is a reason why the Georgia Bulldogs usually have the upper hand over the South Carolina Gamecocks: They just recruit better players. While recruiting is one of Shane Beamer's greatest strengths as a head coach, it is also Kirby Smart's bag, baby. Just look at Smart being able to take what is his and then some in this latest recruiting update.
Clemson Football Opponent Preview: Bulldogs are Again Loaded with Talent - Game 1: Clemson vs. Georgia (in Atlanta)
The 2024 Clemson Football season is less than two months away, and the Tigers are ready to get things started. The Tigers ended last year with a 9-4 record, which included a five-game winning streak to close (...)
Rock Lobsters announce 2024-25 inaugural season schedule
The Rock Lobsters season is rapidly approaching and the team has officially announced its matchups for the season. The group will play a total of 56 games spanning from October to April in the brand-new Classic Center Arena. The home schedule includes key matchups such as the opener on Dec....
AUDIO: Houston in the Blind – “Dreams”
Houston in the Blind from Athens, GA, has released a captivating new single titled “Dreams.” The track features crisp guitar twangs and lush acoustics, creating a serene and inviting introduction. The band reflect on life’s storms and the struggle to stay afloat, with themes and production that resonate with replay-inducing qualities. The vocals exude a chilly folk introspection, while pit-pattering percussion escalates into a blissful hook. “Dreams” presents a reminder of love’s complex journeys and showcases a textured expanse with hints of string-laden majesty. Check it out here:
Georgia Bulldogs news: Drop in national recruiting rankings, Finebaum says expectations are "out of control", more
The holiday weekend was a busy one for a few teams around the country. Ohio State, Alabama, and Notre Dame all landed priority 2024 high school recruits while Georgia was quiet. That triumvirate now holds the top three classes in 2024. The Bulldogs only have 17 commitments in the 2024...
Eat Athens: A record number of local businesses are set to participate in Restaurant Week
Athens Restaurant Week is coming in hot for its fourth year. With a record 47 area restaurants participating, guests have their pick of coffeeshops, breweries, fine dining and dessert spots that are offering their creations at discounted prices July 8-14. Though one of the prime motivators for folks to check...
How Seaver King went from good Division II player to potential first-round MLB Draft pick
There could be an Athens-native in the first round of the MLB Draft this weekend. Athens Christian alum and Wake Forest junior Seaver King has been predicted to go high in the first round after a stellar third year of college baseball. King transferred to Wake Forest in 2023 after attending Wingate for two years, following the dream to play at the Division I level.
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